28-Dec-2015, 16:29
(25-Jun-2015, 12:32)Bob Ryan Wrote:(25-Jun-2015, 09:26)Rufus McDufus Wrote: I'd really like to try the Melco separated from my home network just using a wifi access point plugged into the LAN socket of the Melco.
It's how I use mine.
I've owned Lumin, demo'd two Aurenders as well as Bryston's USB player. The N1A tied with Bryston for easiest to setup and operate. N1A has sound quality as good as or better than all but N1Z mentioned here (as connected w/o internet on network and variable upon DAC used). For me downside of X100/N100H was no mirrored drives, didn't appreciate (otherwise excellent app) brown background or inability to move app in both vertical and horizontal on my tablet. All these products are good, but Melco component stands out for best user experience/sound quality at/near price. Would I rather have the N1Z? You bet. If it came with twin 2TB SSD's for $2K lower price.
Bob Ryan, are you using the N1A as a NAS or as a streamer?
On another note, when you compared the Aurender N100H vs the N1A, what were the key differences, SQ wise, between the two?
Finally, which Lumin did you use to own and what did you replace it with?
Many thanks.